RIFLE, Colo.—Federal and county authorities say they have found more than 6,000 pounds of equipment and trash used in a marijuana operation illegally dumped in a gulch in western Colorado.
Authorities say the items were dumped on federal land six miles north of Rifle sometime in May and June. They say the items were used in an indoor marijuana growing operation and include bagged potting soil, fertilizer containers and venting equipment.
The Bureau of Land Management and Garfield County Sheriff’s Office say the cost to taxpayers of cleaning up the debris will be substantial. They say the debris can also be environmental and public health threats.
Garfield County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment.
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